Green Awards

The annual Lafayette Awards of Environmental Excellence, more commonly known as the Lafayette Green Awards, recognize outstanding efforts that contribute to a more sustainable community and help the City achieve its environmental goals. Winners are announced at the Joint Meeting of City Council and Environmental Task Force in April. Awards are chosen across five different categories: residents, local businesses, schools, community organizations, and green building.

Winners are selected by Lafayette’s Environmental Task Force using the following criteria:

How successfully does the candidate’s activities reduce their footprint (current and future)?

How much has the candidate’s activities helped achieve the city’s environmental goals?

How much has the candidate’s activities inspired others in the community? Can it be replicated?